ISMO Public Consultation on Reducing CTBCM Market Participation Threshold to 0.5 MW

The Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (ISMO), a company of the Government of Pakistan, invites stakeholders and interested parties to a public consultation on reducing the market participation threshold under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM).

In accordance with Strategic Directive 44 of the National Electricity Plan 2023–27 (NE-Plan) and Clause 6.5.1 of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) decision on the Final Test Run Report, ISMO has developed a roadmap for progressively lowering the market participation threshold. The proposed reduction is from 1 MW to 0.5 MW for consumers connected at 11 kV and above.

The proposed reduction aims to broaden participation by eligible consumers in the Wheeling Auctions while maintaining the existing market liberalization limit of 800 MW. The consultation will provide a platform to discuss the proposal, its implications for market participation, regulatory and operational considerations, and implementation requirements.

Bulk power consumers, distribution licensees, suppliers and other interested parties are invited to participate and share their views, feedback and recommendations.

Issuing Office: Office of the Executive Director (Market Operations), Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (ISMO).
Address: ISMO Building, Pitras Bukhari Road, H-8/1, Islamabad.
Reference: PID (I) No. 4341/26.